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The Philippine 'Islands.
render of everything Spanish in and around the Ladrones. The guns, ammunition, and flags of the Spaniards, as well as the garrison and all the Spanish officers, were then taken aboard one of the transports, and the expedition continued its journey Manila-ward.
It is said that, great was the rejoicing on board the cruiser and the transports as the Stars and Stripes were unfurled from the Fort of Santa Cruz; and, while the Charleston fired a salute of 21 guns,
cavit : a rebel stronghold : noted for its arsenal.
Captain Glass formally declared the Ladrones to be possessions cf the United States. *
Upon his arrival at Manila, by the transport Newport,aJuly 26th, aGeneral Merritt immediately reported to Admiral Dewey, and, establishing his headquarters in the Cavite Arsenal, he assumed command of all the American land-forces. He was officially recognized by a salute of 13 guns. The three expeditions, respec-Upon his arrival at Manila, by the transport Newport,a July 26th, a General Merritt immediately reported to Admiral Dewey, and, establishing his headquarters in the Cavite Arsenal, he assumed command of all the American land-forces. He was officially recognized by a salute of 13 guns. The three expeditions, respec-